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“A recurring cleaning will make you a happy person.” – Anonymous The fresh spring air has arrived and with that often comes a desire to

Many years ago, when travel was routine for me, I was reading an inflight magazine about a sled dog race called the Iditarod. It was

According to author Charles Duhigg who wrote the novel, “The Power of Habit,” routines are made up of a three-part “habit loop”: a cue, a

As we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this January 17th, 2022, I greet you with anticipation of the significant

The 100-Year Life Lynda Gratton and Andrew Scott It is always so rewarding when you come across a book, that by your own habitual way

I’m fortunate to have spent many years working closely with military people all over the world. Early in my career, I worked for an American

Transformation in the workplace is not a new concept. What’s different is that it’s no longer the outlier, adopted by progressive disruptors and less mainstream

To this very day, I vividly remember the moment I kicked a team member in the head. Now before you judge, it was an accident!

As we head into a new season, new habits, routines, and schedules appear. How do you manage your schedule with integrity? Having a routine not

I have always assumed that keeping my word was the foundation of creating trust. I have always believed that doing what I said I would

Fall is more than a change of color; it is a season of renewal. One of the goals I have made for myself this fall

A college professor’s students had an unusual project working for a local district judge. The assignment: Investigate the jury deliberation process and determine how to

Are you starved for a break? Needing a moment to catch your breath? Or an extended moment, say, a week- to just go off the

I know a guy. This guy says “YES!” to every request. It can be a giant six-month project or a simple two-minute request – and

There are a couple of things I have noticed recently, even more so with my delegates, and that is the tendency to focus on either

I am forever sharing books I have read with delegates, colleagues, or friends, which encourages them to share book recommendations with me – a neat

Have you ever joined a gym as a New Year’s resolution and then by March found your energy waning and your parking spot empty? If

What we focus on expands, and perhaps that is why as a facilitator and user of the Effective EDGE® system, I “see” the system and

Every one of us is endowed with a certain amount of attention and energy and that allotment varies at any given time. Compare the condition

In honor of International Women’s Month, we asked our CEO, Laurie Oswald, what it means for her to be a leader in the workforce and